Overview

• The exhibition at Madrid's Prado Museum showcases over 100 works by Paolo Veronese, including major loans from institutions like the Louvre, Metropolitan Museum, and National Gallery.
• Key highlights include large-scale masterpieces such as 'La cena en la casa del Simón' from Turin's Galleria Sabauda, displayed for the first time in Spain.
• The retrospective explores Veronese's synthesis of influences from Titian, Raphael, and Parmigianino, and his bold use of color and theatrical compositions.
• Veronese's works are presented chronologically, tracing his evolution from early frescoes to later pieces reflecting themes of mortality following the 1576 plague.
• As part of the Prado's 25-year focus on Venetian Renaissance painting, the exhibition underscores Veronese's role in shaping the myth of Venice and his lasting impact on artists like Velázquez and Cézanne.